March 13, 2026 - First News Now PA

NPRC Partnering in Public Safety to Host Fraud and Scam Seminars

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / News, Upcoming Events

WARREN, PA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the Wellsboro Police Department, Commonwealth University – Mansfield’s Public Training institute, and the Potter County Education Council, to deliver two no-cost seminars titled ‘Scams Against Seniors’. These courses will be held in Tioga County and Potter County this April. Registration can be completed online at https://bit.ly/NPRC-Senior-Scams. The first course seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from

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Commonwealth University Chosen as a $60,000 Recipient of Governor’s Hunger Free Campus Grant

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / News

PENNSYLVANIA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded $1 million in PA Hunger-Free Campus grants to combat student hunger on campuses across the state. Commonwealth University was among the grant recipients, receiving $60,000 – the highest amount given to only five of the 30 institutions that received the grant in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Obituary of Maxine “Max” Updyke of Genesee, PA

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing Maxine “Max” Updyke, 83, of Genesee, PA, on Monday, March 9, 2026, with family and friends at her side. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a woman whose life was defined by love, devotion and an unwavering commitment to her family. Born on

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Obituary of Margaret “Peggy” Ann Thomas Of Wellsboro, PA

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / Obituaries

Margaret Ann Thomas, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, peacefully passed away in the early morning of Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home. “Peggy” was born on February 26, 1941, in Millville, NJ, the daughter of the late Lillian Louise (Rehmann) and Winfield Robinson Parker, Sr. She married F. Ardell Thomas on August 22, 1964, in Millville; they

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Obituary of Carolyn May Losinger of Wellsboro, PA

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / News

Carolyn May Losinger, 88, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, September 14, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Kenneth and Stella Caroline (Smith) Losinger. She lived in four different states, and worked at Moody Bible Institute, Bob Jones University, Boeing, McNeil Laboratories, and Corning Glass.

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Obituary of Robin Ann Stangel of Blossburg, PA

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / Obituaries

Robin Ann Stangel, age 72 of Blossburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home. Robin was born November 15, 1953, in Rome, NY, a daughter of Clarence Secor and Mary (Miller) Carrier. She was a member of the Blossburg VFW Auxiliary, the Arnot Sportsman’s Club, and the Blossburg American Legion. Robin

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Obituary of Kathy Ann Hummel of Wellsboro, PA

FNN Article / March 13, 2026 / Obituaries

Kathy Ann Hummel, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1951, in Bloomsburg, PA, a daughter of Nevin and Barbara (McNinch) Hummel. She worked for a variety of jobs, including Safeway Grocery Store, Adelphia, and Medplast. Kathy was a caregiver, caterer,